Vol. 2006 No. 1 (2006)
Urban Imaginaries in Mali: Contemporary African Literature and the Representation of Urban Life
Toumani Sow, Rural Polytechnic Institute (IPR/IFRA) of Katibougou
Seyni Koné, Department of Advanced Studies, University of Bamako (consolidated)
Marième Traoré, Department of Advanced Studies, International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Mali
Kamissou Diabate, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Rural Polytechnic Institute (IPR/IFRA) of Katibougou
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18835641
Published: May 12, 2006
Abstract
Urbanization in Mali is a significant phenomenon, with rapid population growth leading to urban sprawl and challenges such as poverty, infrastructure strain, and environmental degradation. The analysis will be conducted using qualitative literary criticism methods such as thematic analysis, where key insights from the narratives will be identified and discussed. The literature reveals a nuanced portrayal of urban realities in Mali, offering insights into the resilience and struggles faced by urban populations. Further research could investigate how these literary representations influence public discourse on urban development policies in Mali.
How to Cite
Toumani Sow, Seyni Koné, Marième Traoré, Kamissou Diabate (2006). Urban Imaginaries in Mali: Contemporary African Literature and the Representation of Urban Life. African Journal of African Philosophy and Ubuntu, Vol. 2006 No. 1 (2006). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18835641
Keywords
African geographyUrbanization studiesPostcolonial theoryCultural critiqueModernismNeoformalismMigration studies